Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Luxor or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Mumbai? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Mumbai?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
Mumbai
Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is still occasionally referred to as Bombay, but most people know it now as Mumbai. It's the commercial capital of the country and is a major port city. It's also famous for Bollywood, which is the movie capital of the country and famous for it's music filled Bollywood flicks that have become popular around the world. Mumbai is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in India and has some of the most liberal views of an otherwise conservative country. Many immigrants and expats live in Mumbai and it's easy to see the blend of cultures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $32Mumbai $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $32, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $76. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Luxor and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Mumbai $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Mumbai $58
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Mumbai? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Luxor Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.40Mumbai $6.44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $643
- Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride and Transfer to Marsa Alam: $270
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $262
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- shared Transfer : Luxor to Hurghada: $205
- Transfer From Luxor or Luxor Airport to Cairo Airport or Cairo: $200
- Private Transfer from Luxor to anywhere in Aswan: $200
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride and Transfer to El Gouna: $190
- Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride and Transfer to Makadi Bay: $190
- From Hurghada: Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfer: $190
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $190
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $64
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $110
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $99
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $64
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $39
- Mumbai - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $39
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $75
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $51
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Luxor change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayLuxor $16Mumbai $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at Luxor Farm: $30
- Luxor West Bank Tour: School, Church & Cooking Class: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mumbai Food Tour — 178 Years of Bombay on a Plate: $14
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: Taste the City's Best Local Flavors: $25
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
- Lights, Flavour, Action- A Story-Driven Food Tour: $31
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Mumbai Authentic Street Food Tour: $41
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai in a Local Home: $49
- Private Authentic Bengali Cooking Class & Market Tour in Mumbai: $52
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.95Mumbai $2.33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.54
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.62
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Camel Ride for Two$1.21
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 2 Day Luxor Private Tour East and West Banks: $39
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $24
- 2 Day in Luxor tours: $336
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover Egyptian Civilization of the West Bank: $177
- 2 Days Private Guided tour King's Valley king Tut tomb Light Show: $75
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour with Lunch And Stay &Felucca ride: $249
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Private Tour luxor: $45
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident: $4.30
- Private Mumbai City Tour + Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour: $4.30
- Mumbai Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Mumbai Malabar Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Audio Guided Walking Tour on HopOn India App – From Gateway to Fountain, Mumbai: $5.32
- Elephanta Caves Audio Guided Walking Tour, Mumbai on HopOn India App: $5.34
- Audio Guided Tour – Mumbai Cricket Walk by HopOn India: $5.34
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Untold Stories with Local Guide: $6.44
- Best Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local: $6.98
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.98Mumbai $3.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Mumbai is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Mumbai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mumbai than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Mumbai, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Luxor or Mumbai?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Luxor or Mumbai in the Summer?
Both Mumbai and Luxor during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Mumbai. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Luxor is cooler than Mumbai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Mumbai in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Mumbai. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Mumbai. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Luxor is much colder than Mumbai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Mumbai averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Luxor is generally cooler than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.